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HOF QB Young endorses concussion-recognition app
Friday, March 15, 2013
Steve Young, whose Hall of Fame career ended with a concussion in 1998, is endorsing a mobile app designed to help recognize such head trauma. PAR’s Concussion Recognition and Response app instructs coaches and parents how to assess concussions and…
Ex-teammate hints of Asomugha, Woodson signings
Thursday, March 14, 2013
(Update: NFL Network’s Akbar Gbajabiamila reported that the 49ers are “in serious discussions” with Charles Woodson and Nnamdi Asomugha. It’s unkown if the extent is anything beyond their free agent visits in the past two days. Neither player’s agent immediately…
Dorsey deal is of short-term variety: two years
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Updated with Dorsey quotes The 49ers confirmed that they’ve signed defensive lineman Glenn Dorsey, doing so on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not immediately available. (Update: The deal is worth up to $7 million with incentives, according to an…
Sopoaga signs with Eagles; Woodson coming for visit
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga left the 49ers to sign a three-year, $12 million deal Tuesday with the Philadelphia Eagles, a league source confirmed. Sopoaga was the third 49ers to exit Tuesday, following quarterback Alex Smith’s official trade to the Kansas…
Goldson making trip to Tampa Bay; others scout out suitors
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Free agency is underway in the NFL, and 49ers safety Dashon Goldson is scheduling an initial visit to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Goldson earned his second straight Pro Bowl berth last season while playing under…
Boldin OK with joining 49ers team that is ‘a good place for me to be’
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Initially shocked by Monday’s proposed trade sending him to the 49ers, wide receiver Anquan Boldin is receptive to it. Boldin took a break from his African relief mission in Senegal on Tuesday to weigh in on the trade, which will…
CB Brown chimes in on Boldin trade: ‘It is special’
Monday, March 11, 2013
Some five weeks after trying to cover Anquan Boldin in Super Bowl XLVII, Tarell Brown put into context just what Boldin’s arrival via a trade would mean to the 49ers. Brown spoke Monday on NFL Network’s “Total Access,” a few…
Kaepernick embraces Boldin’s acquisition: ‘We’ll be happy to take him’
Monday, March 11, 2013
(UPDATED with his interview on SportsCenter) Quarterback Colin Kaepernick appeared Monday on ESPN’s “NFL Live” shortly after news broke that the 49ers were trading for Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin. Kaepernick, whose interview was scheduled ahead of any 49ers news,…
Report: WR Boldin acquired from Ravens for sixth-round pick
Monday, March 11, 2013
UPDATED VERSION The 49ers will acquire veteran receiver Anquan Boldin from the Baltimore Ravens for a sixth-round pick, a trade that can’t be finalized until at least Tuesday, as reported first by the Baltimore Sun’s Aaron Wilson. “If that’s a…
Nose tackle gets signed, but it’s Williams, not Sopoaga or Jean Francois
Monday, March 11, 2013
(UPDATED after Ian Williams media conference call) Faced with the prospect of losing their top two nose tackles, the 49ers gave a two-year contract Monday to reserve Ian Williams, who was inactive for all but three games last season. Starting…
Goldson hopes to stay ‘home’ in San Francisco, but open to anywhere, including reunion in Cincy
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
A week away from hitting the free agent market, Dashon Goldson says there hasn’t been much talk between his representatives and the 49ers. Goldson, in an interview Tuesday with SiriusXM NFL Radio, is “open to pretty much anywhere,” and that…
Roll call: Listing off 49ers’ projected draft slots
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The 49ers could enter the draft with 15 picks, and if their prescribed trade of Alex Smith to the Chiefs goes through, they’ll own five of the draft’s first 93 selections. Only the Miami Dolphins own more picks in that…
Report: Trade of Alex Smith ‘effectively complete’ with unknown suitor
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Alex Smith can’t be traded until March 12 but a deal is “effectively complete” with an unknown team, according to a CBS Sports report. CBS Sports’ Jason LaConfora tweeted Sunday that the 49ers “have expressed to others” that a trade…
Dear Judge Judy: You have a not-so-secret admirer in Jim Harbaugh
Friday, February 22, 2013
Jim Harbaugh unexpectedly testified Friday that he is a big fan of the show “Judge Judy,” at least for its value in telling the truth. “When you lie in Judge Judy’s courtroom, it’s over,” Harbaugh told reporters at the NFL…
Harbaugh sees two doors for Smith: stay or get traded, with no Door No. 3 for a release
Friday, February 22, 2013
Jim Harbaugh presented two options Friday for Alex Smith’s future, and neither involved getting released from the 49ers. “That will be a process that will play out: Alex Smith continuing to be a 49er or if a trade occurs in…
Har-bond has gotten ‘stronger’ after Super Bowl
Friday, February 22, 2013
As if there was any lingering doubt, Jim Harbaugh indeed is on speaking terms with his brother, John, who coached the Baltimore Ravens past younger brother Jim’s 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3. “We discussed some facets of…
Full transcript: Harbaugh looks back at Super Bowl XLVII, looks ahead to next season
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Hey, it’s Dan Brown filling in for Cam Inman. Here’s the full transcript from Jim Harbaugh’s meet-the-press session. Thanks to the 49ers media relations staff for making it available: The last four plays are going to get scrutinized a long…
Harbaugh wishes final play calls were different; Goldson strongly opposes franchise tag
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Hey, everyone. It’s Dan Brown (@mercbrownie) filling in for Cam Inman, who is making his way back from New Orleans. I’ll post more later. For now, here’s a couple of updates from Harbaugh and Goldson. If you need me: dbrown@mercurynews.com…
Looking ahead to offseason plans after taking ‘baby step’ to Super Bowl
Monday, February 4, 2013
The 49ers are only two years removed from a 6-10 season but their passion to win a Super Bowl – and their long-term capability – is unmistakable. Almost all their key players are poised to return for next season’s bid…
Pool reports from 49ers, Ravens on eve of Super Bowl XLVII
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Here are the reports of from the 49ers and Ravens walk-through practices Sunday at the Superdome. * * * 49ers (PFWA pool reporter: Matt Maiocco) NEW ORLEANS— The lights of the Super Bowl appeared a little brighter for 49ers head…
Ginn’s father battles through pancreatic cancer to attend Super Bowl
Friday, February 1, 2013
Wide receiver and return specialist Ted Ginn Jr. said if the 49ers win Sunday, he’ll give his Super Bowl ring to his father, who’s battled pancreatic cancer since August and will be at Sunday’s game. “No matter what goes on,…
York offers thoughts on Eddie D, Super Bowl, Alex Smith, Santa Clara, Trent Baalke, Jim Harbaugh
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Culliver’s plight interrupted what’s been a “fun” week for York as the 49ers prepare for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens. Here are other hot topics York discussed: –York insisted it “hasn’t crossed my mind” how the 49ers…
Practice report: Brooks, Aldon Smith only players limited by injury in first practice
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ahamd Brooks and Aldon Smith, the 49ers’ starting outside linebackers, were the only players limited Wednesday in the team’s first Super Bowl practice at the New Orleans Saints’ facility in Metairie. Both Brooks and Smith are battling left shoulder injuries…
Culliver issues apologetic statement
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Chris Culliver has issued a statement through the 49ers regarding his anti-gay comments Tuesday to radio host Artie Lange. Here is what Culliver stated: “The derogatory comments I made yesterday were a reflection of thoughts in my head, but they…
Welcome to the ‘Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Show’ where we learn more on Kaepernick, family tree
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Jack and Jackie Harbaugh regaled the Super Bowl media with story after story Wednesday about their sons, who’ll be dueling coaches Sunday when Jim’s 49ers take on John’s Baltimore Ravens. The Harbaugh parents sat in leather chairs and their 45-minute…
Goldson doesn’t see how he wouldn’t return to 49ers
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Dashon Goldson can’t sign a new contract with the 49ers until after the season, and he expects that to happen. “We haven’t spoken anything about a contract, but I don’t see why I wouldn’t be around,” Goldson said Wednesday amid…
Brooks shares memories of taking father’s Super Bowl ring to first-grade show-and-tell
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ahmad Brooks never asked his dad what it was like to play in a Super Bowl. Nor can he now. “I just looked at him as dad, and not as a football player,” said Brooks, who’ll start at left outside…
Donatell says 49ers assistants ‘not in any hurry to get out of here’
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ed Donatell sure didn’t sound Tuesday like an assistant coach ready to leave his post as 49ers’ secondary coach to become the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, a move that one Philadelphia broadcaster projected last week. Donatell is in his second…
Sound bites from 49ers media access
Monday, January 28, 2013
(Note: Sorry for delayed posts but my media credential got stolen at the 49ers hotel and I had to go through the NFL’s strict process of acquiring a new one. The NFL, 49ers and New Orleans police were very gracious…
Montana picks 49ers to win, reminisces about quarterback switch, marvels at Kaepernick
Monday, January 28, 2013
Joe Montana expects the 49ers to win Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, and he’ll be there to see it, only the second Super Bowl he’ll have attended as a fan. Montana spoke to KNBR 680-AM on Tuesday, exactly 23 years…
Justin Smith transcript: ‘I can do more stuff every week’
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Here is what defensive tackle Justin Smith had to say in tonight’s media session, including insight on his partially torn triceps tendon: (on how he tries to keep this week as normal as possible) “I think you just get…
Kaepernick transcript: ‘This isn’t going to be a pressure situation’
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Here is what 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said in his Sunday night media session from the team’s New Orleans hotel: (on the Ravens defensive line) “They are very physical, very big and take up a lot of space.” (on if…
Harbaugh transcript: ‘It’s the best focus on unity and winning that I’ve ever seen’
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Wearing his traditional attire of a black sweatshirt and khaki pants, Jim Harbaugh took to a Super Bowl podium for the first time Sunday night shortly after the 49ers arrived for Super Bowl XLVII. Here is what he had to…
Arrival day: 49ers coming in tonight, will practice at Saints facility
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Some two months after winning in New Orleans, the 49ers will return Sunday night and settle in for a week-long journey to Super Bowl XLVII. The team was scheduled to leave its Santa Clara facility at noon, arrive in New…
The other Baldwin, er, Harbaugh addresses media
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The 49ers didn’t have any media availability today but Baltimore Ravens coach did meet with reporters for the final time before his team travels Monday to New Orleans. Here is what John Harbaugh said in a transcript provided by the…
Harbaugh transcript: ‘I don’t where you’ve gotten the impression I don’t enjoy talking to the media’
Friday, January 25, 2013
Here is what 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh had to say in Friday’s press conference, starting with a barber-shop chat with me: Any complaints? “New haircut there, Cam?” I got it in Atlanta. I like to go to barbershops on the…
Super Bowl injury status: TE Celek only questionable 49er; Ravens list 19 as questionable
Friday, January 25, 2013
Take it as a positive sign that all the 49ers starters are expected to play in Super Bowl XLVII and that none are listed as questinable (or 50/50) on Friday’s injury report. Rookie tight end Garrett Celek, who hasn’t practiced…
Jim Harbaugh’s turn to make a crash call: He phones into Madden’s radio show seeking advice
Friday, January 25, 2013
Jim Harbaugh’s preparations for Super Bowl XLVII took an expected turn Friday morning when he called into a sports-talk radio show. Not just any show, however. Harbaugh took notes while listening to the sage advice of Pro Football Hall of…
Kaepernick sends pizzas to media (lots of options, of course), shares thoughts on tattoos, Ravens, 49ers legends
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SANTA CLARA– Colin Kaepernick sounded as confident as ever Thursday heading into Super Bowl XLVII, where he’ll try joining Joe Montana and Steve Young as 49ers starting quarterbacks who’ve claimed Lombardi Trophies. Kaepernick has met and “talked briefly” with both…
Willis recollects on his No. 52 pickup and bond with Lewis
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Patrick Willis is a fan of Ray Lewis’ enthusiasm, passion and, last but not least, his jersey No. 52. When Willis got drafted in 2007 as the 11th overall pick, the 49ers called to ask him which number he preferred.…
Roman paying close attention to tape of 49ers-Ravens game in 2011
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Some coaches prefer to concentrate on breaking down video from an opponent’s most recent games. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman finds plenty of value in the tape from the 49ers game against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2011 season. In that…
Goodwin taking lead role in stressing importance of how to approach Super Bowl
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Center Jonathan Goodwin is one of only five 49ers that have played in a Super Bowl. That places an added emphasis on them to help those experiencing this for the first time what to expect and how to comport themselves.…
Harbaugh parents will be ‘neutral’ for ‘Lombardi Trophy game’
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Jackie Harbaugh insisted Thursday she and her husband Jack will be “neutral” when it comes to watching their sons Jim and John coach the 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII. “I really would like it to end in…
Could Donatell head to the Eagles as defensive coordinator?
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ed Donatell, the 49ers secondary coach under Jim Harbaugh since 2011, is expected to become the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator under new coach Chip Kelly, according to Philadelphia-area broadcaster Howard Eskin. Neither the Eagles nor 49ers have confirmed that Donatell…
LB Smith not frustrated by lack of sacks
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Linebacker Aldon Smith’s streak of games without a sack has reached five, but no one around here seems too worried about the prolonged drought. “He hasn’t had a sack in five games, but we won four of them,” 49ers defensive…
TE Davis’ patience rewarded
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tight end Vernon Davis caught five passes for 106 yards and one touchdown in helping the 49ers beat the Falcons and advance to the Super Bowl. The breakout performance validated something he learned over the course of the regular season.…
Practice report: Brooks, Celek not participating at start of light workout
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The 49ers on Wednesday conducted their first practice since they captured the NFC Championship with a 28-24 victory Sunday over the Atlanta Falcons. Outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks and backup tight end Garrett Celek were the only players not participating at…
Kaepernick, Alex Smith reportedly celebrate together at San Jose club upon NFC-title homecoming
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
With a championship comes celebrity, and the 49ers’ homecoming celebration at a San Jose club Sunday night is documented with pictures on TMZ.com Best news: Colin Kaepernick and Alex Smith were among the revelers. Joe vs. Steve, this is not.…
Wersching on Akers: ‘The guy’s got an unbelievable leg … That stroke is not off very much’
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Ray Wersching kicked in the 49ers’ first two Super Bowl wins. Doug Brien kicked in their last. Both of them are fully behind David Akers and hope he excels in Super Bowl XLVII. Mike Cofer also is in the pro-Akers…
Wednesday media schedule: Fangio to talk about ‘Vic’s All-Star Kitchen’
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
(Updated: schedule shifts) The 49ers will kick off their first Super Bowl practice at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in preparation for their Feb. 3 meeting with the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans. Idle Tuesday, the 49ers will allow the media to…
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